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R129 KUD

1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,781 mi
Last recorded57,781 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R25,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 KUD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 57,781 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2016 56,818 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 56,818 miles

Centre Front Lower Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. light unit not fitted correctly (1.6)

Offside Rear Lower Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride split pin broken (6.2.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 55,667 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 53,542 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 53,542 miles

Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Centre Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Centre Rear Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2013 48,765 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 47,922 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 46,737 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 44,373 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 43,216 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 40,234 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 37,927 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 37,871 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2005 36,809 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-9R?

Based on 103,150 MOT tests across 8,856 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
814
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,856
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,678
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,258
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 987
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 760
reflector on motorcycle missing 722
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R129 KUD is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 25,504 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZX-9R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,678 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R129 KUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX-9R typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-9R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R129 KUD registered?

R129 KUD is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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